Heidrick & Struggles

Executive Search Senior Associate, Healthcare and Life Sciences

Los Angeles, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 60 days ago

RecruitingResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Senior Associates operate at the center of the search process-owning workstreams, shaping strategy, and driving execution in fast-cycle, high-performance environments.

Partner with Consultants to design and execute differentiated search strategies.
Apply creative problem solving to identify non-obvious talent pools and develop unique approaches to market mapping.
Build and manage high-quality candidate pipelines with a focus on precision, speed, and insight.
Build trusted relationships with senior executives and high-potential candidates.
Support client relationship management alongside Consultants.
Deliver consistently high-quality work products under tight timelines.

The role requires a bias to action, strong judgment, and the ability to synthesize complex information quickly into insight and impact.
4-6 years professional experience or a minimum of 3+ years of transferable recruiting experience.

Conduct rigorous, insight-driven interviews assessing capability, trajectory, motivations, and cultural fit.
Produce clear, structured, and high-judgment written assessments for client presentation.
Synthesize large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data into actionable recommendations.
Generate differentiated perspectives that elevate client discussions beyond standard search execution.
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and the ability to accurately read, assess, and influence people.
Operate with urgency, ownership, and accountability across multiple concurrent searches.
Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.

The salary range for this position is 100000 USD to 125000 USD.
Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience and skills.
In addition to your salary, Heidrick & Struggles offers discretionary bonuses (subject to eligibility requirements) and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, disability leave, parental leave, paid time off and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
Note: we have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

Develop deep insight into industries, companies, and leadership trends-particularly within life sciences and healthcare.
is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience and skills.

Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.
equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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